Live music abounds in the Alamo City this week — and, well, most weeks, really. It’s your choice whether you prefer it to be of the local or the touring variety.
Let’s jump in and run down the choices.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Boo Fest
Boo Fest is back with local, regional and international bands bringing the spooky vibes — this time to 502 Bar. The night’s headliner, as always, is The Silhouette of Nude, delivering face-meltingly dark, proggy math rock all the way from Japan. Bassists will want to study Oba’s gnarly, complicated playing style. Other bands on the lineup include Chile, Roshii, Mypilotis, Powdered Wig Machine, Any Color You Like and Donella Drive. $12 presale, $15 day of show, 7 p.m., 502 Bar, 502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 257-8125, 502bar.com. — Stephanie Koithan
Friday, Nov. 1
City And Colour, Vincent Neil Emerson
Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Greene riffed on his own name to create the moniker for his musical act City and Colour. Reminiscent of Ryan Adams, the performer’s music features twinges of alt-country, soul and rock. Greene’s piercing lyrics are often inspired by real-life tragedies such as the drowning death of his cousin and troubled times in his marriage. $49.25-$146.30, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2
Three Dog Night, Jay Psaros
Despite undergoing multiple personnel shifts over the past 50 years, Three Dog Night endures, as does its music. Danny Hutton, who formed the hit-making rock act in 1968, remains as its sole constant. Even so, expect to hear big hits penned by legendary songwriters, among them Harry Nilsson’s “One” and Randy Newman’s “Mama Told Me (Not To Come).” No band had more Top 10 hits between 1969 and 1974 than Three Dog Night, so expect two nights of memorable music. $69.50, 8 p.m., Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com. — DC
Saturday, Nov. 2
Color Green, Garrett T. Capps & NASA Country
Garrett T. Capps’ is as good a musical diplomat as San Antonio could ever want, repping the 210 loud and proud as he draws critical praise and festival appearances worldwide. His group NASA Country fuses electronics, jazzy drumming and a DIY spirit to Capps’ distinctive take on twangy Americana. The band’s new LP, Everyone is Everyone, takes that space-rocking country concept even further out there. Meanwhile, Color Green blends a hip sensibility, boogie-woogie songwriting and jam-band interludes. It’s kind of like the Grateful Dead for modern hipsters — but that’s not a bad thing. $10, 8 p.m., The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St Mary’s St., thelonesomerose.com. — Bill Baird
Sunday, Nov. 3
Nina Diaz
Girl in a Coma frontwoman Nina Diaz will perform an acoustic solo show at Echo Bridge, the outdoor venue that harnesses the natural echo of the underside of the Mrs. Frank W. Sorrell Bridge as its only source of amplification. In addition to her solo material, Diaz will play two dressed-down acoustic versions of songs off GIAC’s upcoming album. To get to this unique venue, go down the river bank from coffee shop and bar Tandem San Antonio’s parking lot. $15, 4:20 p.m., Echo Bridge, 2617 Texas 536 Spur, eventbrite.com. — SK
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This article appears in Oct 16-29, 2024.